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Amendments to Elections Act tabled
October 10, 2019
Proposed amendments to the Elections Act would give Yukoners more convenient and modern options to register and vote in territorial elections.
New partnership supports positive youth development in Yukon
October 4, 2019
Research from Search Institute has identified 40 concrete, positive experiences and qualities, called developmental assets, that have a significant influence on young people’s live
Third Session of Legislative Assembly begins
October 3, 2019
The Third Session of the 34th Legislative Assembly begins.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver regarding the Independent Electoral Reform Commission
September 30, 2019
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver regarding the Chair of the Independent Electoral Reform Commission
Yukon Forum sees progress on justice, family and children services, fish and wildlife
September 18, 2019
Leaders were presented with the final report of the independent review of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board at the third Yukon Forum of 2019 in Teslin.
Five Yukon youth honoured for outstanding contributions to community
September 11, 2019
Local youth recognized for contributing to the well-being of Yukon communities.
The Government of Canada Launches Co-Developed Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
September 10, 2019
Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework, setting out a long-term, strategic vision for transformative change, benefiting Arctic and Northern residents and all Canadians.
Northern Premiers release Pan-territorial Chapter for Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
September 10, 2019
Northern Premiers release Pan-territorial Chapter for Arctic and Northern Policy Framework. Learn more:
Northern commitments sought from national party leaders
August 30, 2019
Northern premiers are seeking commitments from national party leaders
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver regarding the passing of former Premier Dennis Fentie
August 30, 2019
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver.